Menus Bloghttp://www.plum-tree.co.ukSun, 05 Sep 2010 04:19:09 GMTSalads to accompany your garden party selectionhttp://www.plum-tree.co.uk/saladsThu, 26 Mar 2009 18:58:07 GMTsam maris Freshly made salads

 

 

 

 

 

 

leafy green salad

 A  very popular Lollo rosso, rocket. Curly leaf and Endive all dressed with our home-made dressing.

Tomato and basil

A lovely simple salad served with a Fresh Basil dressing

Roman salad

A classic salad drizzled with our home-made Caesar dressing and fresh Parmesan

Niscoise

Another classic with fresh tuna, beans and new potatoes

Som Tum Salad

A traditional spicy salad from Thailand

African Tabouli salad

A delicious salad effused with lots of fresh mint, parsley and fresh lime.

Baltic salad

Feta cheese, roasted pepper, olives, cucumber and vine tomatoes served with garlic dressing.

Avocado, cherry tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad

Served with a basil dressing.

Carrot & orange

Shredded carrot and Sicilian orange served with a sesame dressing.

Hot salad

All the hot leaves, rocket, watercress, with Sun dried tomatos, roasted red onions and a hint of fresh chilli.

French bean and beet salad

Served with a balsamic dressing.

Waldorf

Made with juicy Braeburn apple, crisp celery and walnuts enveloped in a mayonnaise dressing. 

Homemade coleslaw

Made with French mustard and Real mayonnaise.

 

 

 

]]>http://www.plum-tree.co.uk/saladsCanapeshttp://www.plum-tree.co.uk/canapesThu, 26 Mar 2009 18:43:02 GMTsam maris Canapés

 

A perfect way to wow your guests on your special day

 

Cold

Silky smooth duck pate encroute

Goats cheese with beetroot crisps and truffle honey on brioche (v)

Scottish smoked salmon, fresh brown bread and butter

Green Thai chicken, on a crispy garlic filo crisp with homemade sweet chilli sauce

Crab and lime tart

Sun dried tomato feta on a crispy crouton with fresh guacamole (v)

Smoked Tuna, roast capsicum, xeres vinegar on cucumber with chervil

Cured Goosnargh duck breast, orange reduction on seeded crackers

Pea, ricotta, lemon on crostini with pecorino shavings (v)

Lemon pickled salmon on ciabbatta with baby herb salad

Hay cooked ham, poached quails egg topped with hollandaise sauce on a mini muffin

Mini pappadum with bombay salmon, red onion chutney 

Shots of rich lobster bisque

  

Hot

Samosa with mango chutney (v)

A selection of gourmet sausages, with mustard dressing

Palma pizza, Palma ham and black olive on a crispy crouton

Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with horseradish 

Scrambled egg and caviar 

Lancashire black pudding and smoked trout 

Spiced Lamb koftas and hirrisa dipping pot 

Scorched halloumi kebab (v)

Onion and spinach bahjis with a mint yogurt sauce (v)

Crispy squid with lime wedges

Wild mushroom and truffle tarts (v)

Beef tournedos with crispy onions and grain mustard mayonnaise en croute

Five spiced crispy pork bell on apple crisp

Beer battered cauliflower and chive mayonnaise (v)

King Prawns in a lime sauce wrapped in filo parcels

Crispy eggplant topped with coriander cheese and sesame salad (v)

]]>http://www.plum-tree.co.uk/canapesAn Example Sit Down Spring Menuhttp://www.plum-tree.co.uk/plumtree-spring-menuThu, 26 Mar 2009 19:02:52 GMTSam MarisStarters

Langoustine and Truffle Linguini, Served with a Wild Mushroom sauce and spinach salad.
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Terrine of local Game with a Celery leaf and Apricot Jelly on a Hot Leafy Salad.
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Glazed Minestrone of Mussels and Clams with Lime Thyme crouton.

Main Course

Cassolettes of halibut and Langoustine with a White Wine sauce with baby thyme roasted potatoes.
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Medallion of Lancashire Lamb, herbs crust and confit shallots sauce served on poached vegetable spaghetti and fondant potatoes.
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Fillet of Turbot pan-fried with Black Pepper, Fennel Puree on Basil Butter Dauphinoi.


Desserts

Traditional Tart Tatin with Vanilla Ice Cream and a Treacle Sauce.
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White Valrohna Fondant a Cappuccino Sauce.
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Mango and Papaya Mousse with toasted nut Liquor.

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Char-grilled asparagus, poached quail eggs and sun dried tomato dressing.
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Lobster and king scallop salad with orange segment and citrus dressing.
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Drum of avocado, fresh salmon and crab with candied tomatoes.

Mains

Roasted fillet of Cod with straw potatoes and ragout of vegetable.
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Roasted five spice duck with Rosti potatoes and braised vegetables.
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Supreme of Guinea fowl stuffed with Cep mushroom and a light jus, Boulanger potato and wilted greens.

Desserts

Lavender crème Brulée.
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Italian cheese cake with Citric coulis and soft summer berries.
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Sticky toffee pudding with candied ginger and fresh vanilla ice cream

]]>http://www.plum-tree.co.uk/plumtree-autumn-menuAn Example Sit Down Summer Menuhttp://www.plum-tree.co.uk/plumtree-summer-menuThu, 26 Mar 2009 19:01:09 GMTSam Maris 

 

Starters

Goats Cheese Ravioli, Balsamic dressing and Pine Nuts on a rocket salad.
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Smoked Salmon with pink peppercorn and tomato compote.
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Zesty Vermicelli of courgette with live pesto topped with fresh creamed Gruyere cheese.

Main Course

Steamed Sea Bass, Spinach on glazed Carrots and Thyme jus.
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Supreme of Goosnargh Duck stuffed with Smoked Pork Shank and Apple Compote. Served with a zesty Lime Sauce
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Organic Chicken Breast with Green Asparagus and Chanterelle, Crème of Herbs.

Dessert

Almond mouse with Apricot Coulis and Tuile shells.

Gratin of Seasonal Berries with coconut ice cream.
Cardamom Parfait, Orange syrup and Butter Biscuit.

 

]]>http://www.plum-tree.co.uk/plumtree-summer-menuGarden Party Menushttp://www.plum-tree.co.uk/plumtree-alternative-menusThu, 26 Mar 2009 17:07:23 GMTsam maris  

 

Traditionally spit roasted pork
Locally reared free range pig roasted to perfection on sight.
Served with Apple sauce, Stuffing, Crusty bread rolls and plenty of crispy crackling.
This option suits a larger number of guests as it feeds up to 120 people

 

Traditionally spit roasted lamb
Locally reared free range lamb roasted to perfection on sight.
Served with mint sauce, fresh leafy salad and crusty bread rolls.
This option feeds up to 80 people

 

Charcoal BBQ
Let the smell of a real charcoal BBQ and sizzling sausages get the juices flowing.
Our basic meat only package is:
Gourmet sausage selection, Lamb and mint burgers, Angus burgers, Sirloin steak, steaks and Thai spiced chicken.

 

Summer Picnic
A very old English tradition has been to escape to the countryside for an intimate picnic. No matter what the location our team can produce a fantastic picnic to suit your taste.
Ideal for smaller numbers

 

Paella
Not just any old paella! Our amazing paella pan can feed 100 people no problem and is a great centre piece to any event.

 

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